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Can an antibiotic decrease the size of an ovarian cyst? if so, what type of cyst is likely to benefit from its use? thanks.

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Dr. Ryan Taylor answered

No: Ovarian cysts are not typically caused by infections but rather the normal development of an egg in the ovary. Antibiotics would have to effect on this.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Can an antibiotic decrease the size of an ovarian cyst? if so, what type of cyst is likely to benefit from its use? thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Taylor answered

Dr Altman and 5 doctors agreed

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